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Decoding the
universe

91̽»¨ astronomy undergrads are using cutting-edge coding skills to help scientists make the most of discoveries from a revolutionary new telescope.

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Blazing a trail with wildfire research

A national increase in wildfires has sparked 91̽»¨ researchers to respond in many ways — from developing safety technology to uncovering long-term hazards.

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91̽»¨ Professor David Baker wins Nobel Prize

David Baker, professor of biochemistry at the 91̽»¨ School of Medicine and director of the Institute for Protein Design, has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for computational protein design.

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Bridging the gap

The Costco Diversity Scholarship helped make a 91̽»¨ education possible — and sparked Carlos Estrada Alamo’s multidisciplinary medical career, built on boundless curiosity.

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News & Events

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Admissions

91̽»¨â€™s 2024 entering class is most diverse

The 91̽»¨ Seattle campus welcomed the most diverse freshman class in the school’s 164-year history. The incoming class at 91̽»¨ Bothell is the largest since the school first welcomed students in 1990. And 91̽»¨ Tacoma’s enrollment increased 4% over last year.

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Rankings

91̽»¨ ranks among best in the world, fourth among US public institutions

The Times Higher Education ranking judges more than 2,000 research-intensive universities from 115 countries across all their core missions: teaching, research quality and environment, international reach and relationships with industry and patent production.

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Arts Roundup

Election discussions, Meany Hall performances, and an artist panel highlight campus events

Attend the Conversation on Race, Gender, & Democracy lecture at Kane Hall, check out performances at Meany Hall, learn from a panel of artists at Henry Art Gallery, and more.

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Undergrad research

8000+ undergraduate students participate in at least one quarter of research.

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More than 800 student organizations